Samsung resurrects Opera Max; Relaunches as Samsung Max

Samsung has resurrected Opera Max, a system-wide data-saving proxy which Opera discontinued last year and have now renamed and relaunched it as Samsung Max.

Facebook, Nokia team up to expand ecosystem for Fixed Wireless Access over 60 GHz

Facebook and Nokia are working to accelerate the adoption of 60 GHz fixed wireless access technologies to deliver gigabit services and connect more people, faster. The 60 GHz band allows high-speed broadband connectivity in urban or suburban areas, complementing existing fiber. Nokia will combine its worldwide delivery capabilities and wireless passive optical network (WPON) with Facebook's Terragraph technology to launch global gigabit broadband trials in 2018 with select customers.

Ogilvy Group UK appoints Michael Frohlich as Group CEO

Ogilvy Group UK has announced the appointment of Michael Frohlich to UK CEO, where he will lead the agency as it moves toward a further integrated model in the coming months. His tireless efforts and subsequent success in leading the fully integrated WPP team that brought the British Airways business back into Ogilvy and WPP, in addition to steering Ogilvy’s PR capability to immense growth at a UK and EMEA level, demonstrate Michael’s ability to bring Ogilvy into a new era.

Whatsapp Co-founder Injects $50m In Encrypted Messaging App Signal

Brian Acton, the co-founder of the popular messaging app WhatsApp, is investing $50 million in Signal. This is according to a blog post making the announcement.

Say Hello to Unlimited Entertainment: iflix Partners with Safaricom in Kenya

iflix, the world’s leading entertainment service for emerging markets, today announced a partnership with Safaricom to give the firms’ customers up to 60 days of unlimited access to iflix’s service with thousands of the world’s best TV shows, movies and more on every device they own.

#SMWLagos 2018 Kicks off Today

The 2018 edition of the Social Media Week Lagos themed ‘Closer’ is set to kick off today Monday, February 26 at the Landmark Event Center, Victoria Island, Lagos.

BBC News invests in virtual reality documentary series

The BBC aims to bring its award-winning journalism to audiences seeking new, immersive experiences by launching its first VR-first documentary series, Damming the Nile.

DHL Global Forwarding Appoints New Cluster Head for Senegal, Ivory Coast and Ghana

* He will also assume responsibility as Country Manager for Ghana

Serigne Ndanck Mbaye, Cluster Head for Senegal, Ivory Coast and Ghana, and Country Manager for Ghana, DHL Global Forwarding

DHL Global Forwarding, the leading international provider of air, sea and road freight services, has appointed Serigne Ndanck Mbaye as Cluster Head for Senegal, Ivory Coast and Ghana. Based in Accra, Serigne will also assume responsibility as Country Manager in Ghana. He will report directly to Daniella De Pauw, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding Sub-Saharan Africa.

Nokia and T-Mobile achieve 1.3 Gbps speeds using Licensed Assisted Access

Nokia and T-Mobile achieved download speeds of 1.3 Gbps using commercial Nokia technology with Licensed Assisted Access (LAA). This is an industry first using the Nokia commercial AirScale platform to support 14-layer transmissions.

JSP, African Blind Foundation launch 'Food & Love' program at Bethesda Home

JSP Communications, one of Nigerian’s leading Public Relations agencies has teamed up with the African Blind & Restoration Foundation to commence a long term food support program for the Bethesda Home of the Blind, Mushin, Lagos.

GE Additive Education Program Open for Entries from Schools and Colleges

GE Additive is now accepting applications from schools and colleges for the 2018 cycle of its Additive Education Program (AEP). The application is live on the GE Additive website at www.GE.com/additive. The deadline for applications is February 28, 2018.

Etihad Airways Adds Second Daily Flight To Rome

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has announced the addition of a second daily direct flight from its Abu Dhabi hub to Rome, effective 25 March 2018. The new service will take the total number of Etihad Airways’ flights on the route to 14 a week.

Qatar Airways replaces Lufthansa as Bayern Munich sponsor

German Bundesliga football club Bayern Munich yesterday signed a five-year sponsorship deal with Qatar Airways. Qatar Airways replaces long-term airline sponsor Lufthansa, who had been Bayern sponsor for 16 years.